Rebel x Saint

06/16/2026

Ep. 130: 3 Movies Based on My Favorite Books

As part of Alex’s transformation into a bookworm, he has been watching movies based on his favorite reads. Tune in to hear his thoughts on Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Road; and, in classic RS fashion, join him in thinking through big questions:
What should an adaptation be? How faithful should it stay to the source material? And why adapt stories at all?

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06/09/2026

Ep. 129: Lonesome Dove: Why It’s Timeless

Alex takes a deep dive into the classic Western Lonesome Dove, exploring what makes both the novel and TV adaptation so beloved. From unforgettable characters and powerful themes to the adaptation’s greatest strengths and shortcomings, Alex shares why this story has stood the test of time—and what lessons we can still learn from it today.

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06/03/2026

Tv Shows Recs

06/03/2026

Ep.128: Absolute Batman: Masterpiece or Overrated?

06/02/2026

Ep. 128: Absolute Batman: Masterpiece or Overrated?

Alex finally takes on the most talked-about comic in the game right now, Absolute Batman. With all the hype surrounding it, the question is simple: does it actually deliver? Tune in to find out whether it deserves a spot on your reading list.

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05/28/2026

Ep.126: The Dark Knight is a British Movie

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Ep. 127: Martin Short, Laughter, and Learning to Deal with Failure

One of Alex’s all-time favorite comedians made a documentary and it may have wrecked him a little. Laugh, cry, and reminisce with Alex as he reflects on his past hardships—and Martin Short’s life—through Marty, Life is Short.

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05/21/2026

Ep. 125: The Dark Knight is Overrated

05/19/2026

Ep. 126: The Dark Knight Is a British Movie (Batman Part 2)

In the second installment of our Batman episode, we discuss iconography and symbolism in The Dark Knight Rises and then dig a little deeper into why the series did (or didn’t) work for us. Spoilers: it’s British.

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